# Day Break | The State of America: Policy, Politics, and Global Power

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Podcast: [The Steve Gruber Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-steve-gruber-show-1631034)
Published: 2026-06-12T13:38:17+00:00
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Day Break | The State of America: Policy, Politics, and Global Power --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:13 – Bob Livingston, former U.S. Representative and author of The Rainbow Chaser: The Man Who Gambled for Success and Broke Even. Livingston discusses his new memoir, reflecting on his career in business and politics, lessons learned from success and failure, and his perspective on the evolution of American political life. 28:13 – Michael Lucchese, founder of Pipe Creek Consulting, associate editor of Law & Liberty, and contributing editor to Providence. Lucchese discusses his new book, On America: How to Understand the Legacy of 1776, examining the enduring influence of the American founding and how the principles of 1776 continue to shape the nation's identity and institutions. 38:23 - Monologue 47:25 – Mike Britton, Co-Founder of Artillery Tea. Britton discusses the origins of Artillery Tea, what sets the company apart from other tea brands, and the contents of its Patriot Starter Kit. The conversation highlights the company's mission, products, and special offers for new customers. 57:41 – Rep. Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 5th Congressional District and member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Education and Workforce Committee. Walberg discusses the No Aid for Ghost Students Act, legislation aimed at preventing taxpayer funds from being distributed based on inaccurate or fraudulent student enrollment figures. 1:06:36 – Colonel William Dunn (Ret.), President of Strategic Resilience Group and author of Gunfighters Rule!. Dunn discusses escalating tensions with Iran following reports of retaliatory U.S. military strikes after an American Apache helicopter was reportedly shot down. He analyzes the military, strategic, and geopoliti…

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